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by JEL
Sun Jun 03, 2012 10:57 pm
Forum: Bonneville GXP/Northstar Powered Cars
Topic: Speedometer Issue
Replies: 14
Views: 12041

Re: Speedometer Issue

Hi Guys -

I am a new proud owner of a 2005 Pontiac Bonneville GXP. I totally love my new car but there seems to be an issue with my speedometer and I can't figure out what is wrong. There are so many answers out there. I thought I would bring it to the people that actually own the same car.

The ...
by JEL
Thu Jul 28, 2011 12:15 am
Forum: Bonneville GXP/Northstar Powered Cars
Topic: Does anyone know how to repair and paint wheels???
Replies: 8
Views: 3798

Re: Does anyone know how to repair and paint wheels???

What area are you in maybe i'll come thur with a 12 pack and 5th of Hennessy and see what yours come out like. Did you get Galaxy Silver Metallic Paint?

I got Duplicolor's silver wheel coating and also the clear. It should do the trick. I'm not sure when I'm going to do it yet but I'll post pics ...
by JEL
Tue Jul 26, 2011 2:19 am
Forum: Bonneville GXP/Northstar Powered Cars
Topic: Does anyone know how to repair and paint wheels???
Replies: 8
Views: 3798

Re: Does anyone know how to repair and paint wheels???

http://www.ehow.com/how_5384563_fix-scratched-rims.html

Your rims look like mine! I've already picked up the Duplicolor silver and clear spray paint and I plan to work on them in a month or so. I'm not going to respray the whole wheel, just work on the bad spots. Materials are less than $20 so it ...
by JEL
Tue May 17, 2011 1:34 am
Forum: Detailing & Appearance
Topic: 05 gxp headlights.
Replies: 15
Views: 5393

Re: 05 gxp headlights.

I picked up some ebay headlights. The fit for the aftermarket headlights will be the same, but they will not be "smoked" as mentioned. The designation of "Non-GXP" is also to tell you that you won't get the GXP's 9011 high beam bulbs, but the 9005 highs instead. The smoke makes no difference to me ...
by JEL
Sun Apr 24, 2011 10:50 pm
Forum: Detailing & Appearance
Topic: Bottom Window Trim Cracked
Replies: 6
Views: 1923

Re: Bottom Window Trim Cracked

Well, you can cut and stick black vinyl over it: http://pontiacbonnevilleclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=235&hilit=matte+black

...or repaint it. Personally, I removed the trim piece and wetsanded it until smooth. Then I primered, painted, and then clearcoated them. It looks good. If the ...
by JEL
Fri Apr 15, 2011 10:05 am
Forum: Detailing & Appearance
Topic: Installing HID's in Foglights
Replies: 27
Views: 4919

Re: Installing HID's in Foglights

Does the 3000K match the stock headlights pretty closely?
by JEL
Wed Apr 13, 2011 5:16 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Purchasing a GXP
Replies: 12
Views: 3410

Re: Purchasing a GXP

Off the top of my head...check motor mounts. Check oil cooler lines behind engine for leaks. Any sounds or vibrations at highway speeds, or while turning or braking? Any clunks in the steering?
by JEL
Thu Mar 24, 2011 9:36 am
Forum: Bonneville GXP/Northstar Powered Cars
Topic: replacing fog lights
Replies: 4
Views: 26186

Re: replacing fog lights

It is helpful to put your cell phone down there to take a picture of it so that you know what you're looking at. Don't take the bumper off. You have to release the metal clip from the hook on the back of the foglight and then swing it out. If for some reason you really get stuck, you could remove ...
by JEL
Fri Jan 07, 2011 12:05 am
Forum: Bonneville GXP/Northstar Powered Cars
Topic: Lets talk GXP brakes -- and brakes in general.
Replies: 23
Views: 9888

Re: Lets talk GXP brakes -- and brakes in general.

I am no expert but a few days ago I installed a pair of R1 Concepts slotted/crossdrilled premium rotors and Posi-Quiet ceramic pads. Pics below. They look and stop very well. The center portion of the rotor comes painted black so it should hold up well against rust. I like ceramics over the stock ...